Alternator for a 8v92

[Gregory OConnor]

Ralph, Thanks, I'll check out the actual use of my alt gauge.
Greg 94pt40
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
wrote:
>
> Hi Greg:
>
> Actually, I have seen it both ways with the dash switch. I have
seen the
> alts wired to the relays to switch the "view" via a common shunt
and they
> also pulled in the coil of large solenoids to switch out the alt.
Then I
> have seen the alts going to an isolator and the dash switch only
switched
> out the view but not which alt was being used. Personally I would
want both
> alts putting out and only see the view of each one via the dash
switch.
>
> The isolator can be just that or BB used solenoids as isolators as
well,
> with an and or configuration. These solenoids are separate from the
above.
>
> Generally though, the alts are usually working but the view wiring
is the
> actual problem.
>
> Then we get into the huge 300 amp oil cooled alt. Whew, hate to get
that
> one rebuilt.
>
> Safe travels,
>
> Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
>
> At 04:51 PM 11/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> >Ralph, I too wonder if my Alts are working. I run the gen often
and
> >plug in all the time so charge has never been an issue. Is the
dash
> >switch used to view the reading or does it switch the alts on and
off?
> >Gregory O'Connor
> >94pt40 Romoland CAlifornia
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Good morning Nelson:
> > >
> > > There are 2 Bosh relays (among several)(and they are usually
turned
> > > backwards, so you can't readily see the contacts) on the curb
side
> >behind
> > > the access grill to the batteries area, that control the out
put of
> >the
> > > alternators. This is selectable by the switch on the dash, alt
1/
> >alt 2.
> > > The connection to those relays could be corroded or the relays
bad.
> >That
> > > would the first thing to check. Then check the out put from the
> >alts.
> > > though I agree, the one on top is a bear to get to.
> > >
> > > Safe travels,
> > >
> > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > > Ralph's RV Solutions, Duncan, Oklahoma
> > > http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
> > >
> > > At 02:58 PM 11/27/2005 +0000, you wrote:
> > > >Does anyone know the brand and part number for the alternator
used
> >on
> > > >a 1994 detroit 8v92? My fault light is on and I am not getting
any
> > > >current output on either aleternator. I was able to check the
rear
> > > >unit and belts are tight.
> > > >Anyhelp would be apreciated.
> > > >
> > > >Nelson SLinkman 1994 40'
> > > >Westminster, Md
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
>